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As per History, the park was a tribute to welcome Prince Alfred in the city.įurthermore, the park has an interesting story about Indian History. Suggested Allahabad (Prayagraj) Package: Alfred ParkĪlfred Park is one of the best places in Allahabad. Read Also: 20 Best Places to Visit in Uttar Pradesh Main Attractions: Boat Ride, Patalpuri Temple, Akshayavat Tree, Ashoka Pillar, the beautiful sight of the holy river the Yamuna, Hindu-MuslimArchitectural Style Moreover, you can get an inside view of this historical fort during Kumbh Mela. This stunning fort with its mesmerizing architecture still has its glory. The magnificent fort stands on the banks of Yamuna River. The famous Mughal King Akbar built this fort in the 15 th century. Read Also: Best places to visit in north India in January Allahabad Fort Main Attractions: Naga Sadhus (naked ascetics) smeared with ash, devotional songs, holy bath, millions of pilgrims, narrations of Hindu mythologies, Hindu pujas, and rituals So, you must visit Kumbh Mela to unveil the mystery of Hinduism. So, you can witness the mystic rituals of the Hindu religion here. Moreover, Kumbh Mela, the famous religious congregation takes place here.

The three holy rivers are Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarasvati. Triveni Sangam is the place where the three holy rivers converge. Find below 20 Famous Places in Allahabad you can visit:- Triveni Sangam As a result, many tourists from all over the world flock to the city every year. Thus, Allahabad offers many famous places to visit. Besides, this city holds great religious values and traditions.

It has a deep connection with Indian history. Moreover, the world-famous Kumbh Mela takes place here. Not only this, you cannot ignore the friendly people of this place. The glorious city is popular due to its cultural heritage. Allahabad is one of the oldest cities in India. Thus, visiting India will leave you spellbound. So, you get to know about different cultures. When you visit India, you get to explore different places. Today, that boulder is known as 'Bheem pul' in Mana.Diversities glorify India. They were of the view that the river is a woman and it would not be justified to cross over her, after which Bheem put a boulder on the river, which acted as a bridge. The water of this stream joins Alaknanda river near Keshav Prayag.Īs per ancient tales, when Pandavas were going to heaven, they came across Saraswati river. There's a stream near Mana which its residents believe is the Saraswati. This place also houses a cave which is popular as Vyas cave.Ĭave priest Shankaranand Uniyal told IANS that sage Ved Vyas was chanting Vedas and Lord Ganesh was jotting them down but the saint was getting disturbed by the gurgling Saraswati river, post which he cursed her that she will not be visible to anyone. Legends have it that a stream of water in Mana, located in Chamoli district, is Saraswati. It is believed that in Allahabad, there is a confluence (sangam) of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, but Saraswati cannot be seen there too. Chamoli, April 24 (IANS) Many people are of the view that Saraswati river is invisible or flows underground, but Uttarakhand's Mana, the last Indian village from the China border, claims to be the source of the water body.Įverybody has heard the name of Sarawati river, but how many have seen it?
